ASHRAE Rajasthan Chapter Advocates Carbonization of Buildings and Industries

*Udaipur: To reduce the escalating power consumption in Rajasthan, the organization ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) is launching an awareness campaign to carbonize buildings and industries. The Rajasthan chapter of ASHRAE, in collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited, organized an awareness program on decarbonization in the corporate office of Hindustan Zinc Limited. Over 40 department heads from the city participated in the event.*

*Dr. Shivraj Dhaka, President of ASHRAE Rajasthan Chapter, explained that decarbonization would assist final users in achieving stability in their businesses. With the possibility of significant growth in decarbonization in the coming decade, ASHRAE has developed standards that can help reduce carbon footprints for sustainable human life.*

*Leading the initiative in the Udaipur region, Architect Dheeraj Tak welcomed all dignitaries, speakers, and panelists. Chief Engineer of HSWL (Hindustan Zinc Limited) and Director of DOIT, Amit Kakkad, shed light on sustainability, green buildings, and the importance of net-zero. V. Jayaraman, Corporate Affairs Head, shared the challenges faced by the industry in achieving carbon neutrality goals.*

*The program included a panel discussion with esteemed architects and professionals, including HJDA Architects' DM Sitaram Agrawal, APSI's CEO Prafull Dwivedi, Architect and MD of Kavira Creation Dheeraj Tank, Workspace's Chief Architect Sunil S. Laddha, Vishnu Khandelwal, Pratibha Talsera, Kuldeep Chittora from ICISCIITAI, and Architect Priyanka Arjun. ASHRAE Rajasthan Chapter aims to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals in the field of air conditioning and ventilation through timely sessions, specific lectures, and seminars, addressing all aspects to maintain a conducive environment in buildings and reduce their impact on the natural and environmental ecology.*